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How to Make Seemingly Impossible Goals, Possible

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Mentality

Goal Setting

We all have dreams and desires of a better life – of goals of doing more.

Unfortunately, we often find ourselves struggling to achieve these goals. And instead, fall into the trap of overwhelming despair.

The bigger the goals, the easier it is to be overwhelmed.

Currently as I write this, it’s been happening to me. I occasionally find myself waking up to anxiety attacks fueled by overwhelmed thoughts and notions.

I guess it’s rightfully so…

Between operating a handful of businesses, launching an education company, building my professional speaking career, and starting the early stages of writing a book – all while being homeless – life is a little daunting right now, yikes!

But it’s still not acceptable. This is a product of my own doing and this constant struggle to achieve all my goals must change.

So I’ve been backtracking mentally into how I once was able to handle many projects and tasks simultaneously… I’ve been doing this business stuff for over a decade now, and I know it’s possible to accomplish anything when putting your mind to it.

And after much reflection, I’ve re-discovered my magic formula for achieving my goals:
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Louis C.K. Puts Things into Perspective

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Minimalism

There’s a lot of pessimism right now in the media and amongst most folks. It seems everywhere I look something bad is happening in the world. Sometimes, we just need to take a step back and put things in perspective. We’ve all got to realize the world is much better than it seems.

But instead of me ranting on, I’m going to let the funnyman Louis C.K. take the mic:

The New Dork’s Phone System

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Marketing

The guys and gals at Grasshopper have struck online viral marketing gold with the spoof of Jay-Z & Alicia Keys’ song Empire State of Mind. If you’re not one of the million plus views and you’re an entrepreneur, in marketing or a Jay-Z fan, you must watch it. Funny and awesome at the same time:

At first, the song seems to have no correlation to phone systems. Until you realize that Grasshopper is the self-proclaimed “phone system for entrepreneurs.” Now this seemingly random song carries all sorts of marketing win for the company.

To elaborate, if you or someone you know is an entrepreneur, undoubtedly the video will eventually be seen and shared. They’ll tweet it, email it and even write articles about it – just as I am here. And what does every entrepreneur that is constantly on the run and is technologically advanced need that Grasshopper just happens to provide… you get the picture. It’s genius.
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5 Feel-Good Benefits of Owning a Business

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Digital Nomad

On the fence about starting a business? That’s completely understandable. It can be intimidating. But before you make your decision, read the following. I’ve listed my top 5 favorite benefits of owning a profitable business. Enjoy!

1. Eat What You Wish When Going Out

Never having to worry too much about the price of dishes in a restaurant is an amazing feeling. And since the majority of restaurant tabs are tax-deductible, order away! Add sautéed mushrooms for two bucks more? No problem… Another glass of wine? Sure, why not!

2. Do What You Want During The Week

Besides the occasional meeting, the self-employed choose their hours. There are no too weak, I mean two weeks, vacation time RFP’s. Daughter’s Afternoon Music Recital? Sit in the front row… Case of the Mondays? Go golfing and catch up on work a little later.
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Congratulations, You’ve Won the Ovarian Lottery

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Mentality

Overcrowded Train vs Bullet Train

In Warren Buffett’s biography, The Snowball, I found an intriguing concept. The Oracle of Omaha said that he had won the Ovarian Lottery:

I’ve had it so good in this world, you know. The odds were fifty-to-one against me being born in the United States in 1930. I won the lottery the day I emerged from the womb by being in the United States instead of in some other country where my chances would have been way different.

Imagine there are two identical twins in the womb, both equally bright and energetic. And the genie says to them, “One of you is going to be born in the United States, and one of you is going to be born in Bangladesh. And if you wind up in Bangladesh, you will pay no taxes. What percentage of your income would you bid to be the one that is born in the United States?” It says something about the fact that society has something to do with your fate and not just your innate qualities. The people who say, “I did it all myself,” and think of themselves as Horatio Alger – believe me, they’d bid more to be in the United States than in Bangladesh. That’s the Ovarian Lottery.

Warren Buffett won it. And if you’re reading this (hold for applause), you’ve won it too. Congrats!

The world we live in is an amazing place. Anyone with an Internet connection and a passion can completely transform their lives for the better.  Even the poorest and lowest-class individuals of 1st world countries have unbelievable potential to be great.

So think about the words of Warren Buffett the next time something discourages you from accomplishing your dreams. And do not forget the incredible opportunities available to us Ovarian Lottery winners.